Hybrid Sponsored Research Administration Specialist

Laseagrant; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and/or其

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science within The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Research Administration Specialist to handle pre- and post-award functions for externally funded sponsored research. You will develop and submit proposals, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, liaison work with Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; two years of office work experience in business, government, or higher education.
• Experience in sponsored research administration preferred; ability to learn university processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist pre-award activities: prepare proposals, budgets, and justifications; ensure sponsor guidelines are met.
• Coordinate with SPA for proposal routing and final reviews; interpret sponsor requirements.
• Act as liaison with SPA; manage grant negotiations and compliance with guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and analyses; monitor indirect costs and fringe rates.
• Post-award duties: monitor expenditures, establish accounts, and close out grants.
• Generate periodical financial projections and reports to support faculty decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Grant management

Budget development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field

Tools

Banner

Budgeting software

Job description

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science within The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Research Administration Specialist to handle pre- and post-award functions for externally funded sponsored research. You will develop and submit proposals, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, liaison work with Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), and support